Obituaries

Mar 24, 2026

Anthony William Henley departed this life on March 24, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on July 27, 1963, to the late John William Harris and Alice Elizabeth Henley. In addition to his parents, Anthony is also preceded in death by his common-law wife, Irabell Elliott.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Nina Thomas; five sisters,...

Mar 22, 2026

Henry Lewis Poindexter of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned peacefully during the early hours of March 22, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Henry was born on June 1, 1943, to the late Curley Poindexter and Hazel Dejarnette Poindexter.

Henry attended school in the Campbell County School System until he enlisted in the United States Army, later earning his General Education Diploma. He...

Mar 18, 2026

Our beloved loved one departed this earthly life on March 18, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Delores T. Horsley and Richard Horsley, Sr., and the wife of the late Silas Alexander. Preceding her also in death were 3 brothers, Charlie, Tyrone, and Clarence Horsley. She was also the mother of two late sons, Howard and Shawn Braxton.

Theresa...

Mar 12, 2026

Ricky Nunley Dunn, 70, of Brockman Park Dr., Amherst, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born on February 23, 1956, he was the son of the late Hubert Dudley Dunn, and the late Laura Nunley Dunn Gallier Boulding.

Ricky had a love for anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, Harley Davidson motorcycles, making people laugh, and his family. He always...

Mar 6, 2026

Earnesteen Louise Braxton-Anderson, beloved wife, mother, and community servant, passed away peacefully in Forest, Virginia, on March 6, 2026, at the age of 92. She was married to her devoted husband, Thomas Anderson, for over 74 years and together raised six children.

Soon after their marriage, Thomas and Earnesteen migrated North in pursuit of greater opportunities. During their time in Bridgeport,...

Mar 6, 2026

James Nelvin Thomas, son of the late Granville Richard Thomas and the late Rosa Gertrude Thomas, was born on December 9, 1945, in Amherst, VA. He peacefully departed this life on March 6, 2026.

James was the youngest out of four children. James was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Thomas, and a brother, Gerald Thomas. James is survived by...

Feb 26, 2026

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, God saw our loved one getting tired, so he sent an Angel to take him home to be with the Lord.

Deacon Carl Henry Booker, the son of the late Lucille S. Booker and Chesteen M. Booker. Carl was born on December 5, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...

Feb 19, 2026

Helen Adair "Dee Dee" Martin departed this life on February 19, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1963, to the late Russell and Mildred Martin. Helen is preceded in death by her sister, LaVonia Martin Saunders, and sons, Diago Martin, Sr., and Levon Martin, Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Antonio Boone; sisters, Marvene Martin and Deborah Martin; stepdaughter,...

Feb 13, 2026

Jeffrey "King" Jenkins, Sr. departed this life on February 13, 2026.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. Interment will be in Forest Hill Burial Park. Service of comfort entrusted to Davis-Turner Funeral Service. 

Feb 11, 2026

Brian Ashby Doubt Wynn passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital in the wee hours of the morning on February 11, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1987, to the late Darryl Tucker and Francine Doubt in Charlottesville, VA.

He loved gaming, cooking, music, the Indianapolis Colts, sneakers, hanging with family and friends, watching movies, and comedy.

In his brief 38-year journey,...

Jan 27, 2026

Paul Wilson Glover, Sr., 86, of Gladstone, Virginia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the home of his daughter, Pauline Victoria Glover-Henley (Vickie).

Born on June 10, 1939, Paul was the son of the late Helen Elizabeth Glover Washington. He was a man known for his strength, quiet wisdom, and dedication to...

Jan 21, 2026

Alma T. Irvine, daughter of the late Mr. Eugene D. Irvine and the late Mrs. Edith Stone Irvine, passed away on January 21, 2026.

She received her education in the public schools of Lynchburg and pursued higher education at Virginia State College (now Virginia State University) in Petersburg; North Carolina State College in Durham; Howard University in Washington, D.C.; Columbia University...

Jan 9, 2026

Linda Wright departed this life on January 9, 2026. 

Service of comfort entrusted to Davis-Turner Funeral Service. 

Jan 1, 2026

Ilean C. Pannell departed this life on January 1, 2026.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service. 

Dec 27, 2025

God in his infinite wisdom knew her pain and suffering, so in the quiet, morning hours of Saturday, December 27, 2025, he sent his Sweet Angels to carry Savaukia home. While surrounded by loving family, Savaukia went into a rest that knows no awaking, except in the presence of God.

Savaukia was born into this life on...

Dec 21, 2025

On December 21, 2025, Porsche Christina Vaughan, 39, departed her life very suddenly. Born on September 16, 1986, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Christopher Jordan and mother, the late Yolanda Vaughan. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jaguar Jordan. She was employed by Krispy Clean, LLC. Porsche loved spending...

Dec 20, 2025

Martha Turner departed this life on December 20, 2025, at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab Center. She was born on December 13, 1922, in Amherst County, the daughter of the late John D. Turner and Hallie Lee Turner.

She graduated from Amherst County Training School in 1940 and then attended Storer's College in Harper Ferry, WV, but...

Dec 19, 2025

Gerald Richard Thomas, son of the late Granville Richard Thomas and the late Rosa Gertrude Thomas was born on June 30, 1939, in Amherst, VA. He peacefully departed this life to go home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2025.

Gerald was born in Amherst, VA. Gerald was the eldest out of four...

Dec 15, 2025

William Lester Parker, Jr. passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 57, in his hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1969. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lester Parker, Sr. and Caffie Ann Smalls; his sister,...

Dec 9, 2025

Kerine Mallory Jenkins Anderson , of Rustburg, Virginia—a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend—entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Kerine lived a life of unwavering faith and love, a beautiful tapestry woven with devotion to her family and kindness to all...